This part of EN 1677 specifies requirements for forged steel lifting hooks with latch of grade 8 having eye or clevis and pin up to 63 t WLL; mainly for use in: chain slings according to EN 818-4 steel wire rope slings according to prEN 13414-1:1999 textile slings according to prEN 1492-1:2000; prEN 1492-2:2000 intended for lifting objects; materials or goods.This part of EN 1677 does not apply to hand forged hooks. The hazards covered byThis part of EN 1677 are identified in clause 4. Annex A is informative; and gives the bases for calculation of hook dimensions. Annex B is informative; and gives an example of a designation system for hooks of grade 8. Annexes ZA and ZB give the relationship with EU-Directives.
EN 1677-2:2000 history
2008EN 1677-2:2000+A1:2008 Components for slings - Safety - Part 2: Forged steel lifting hooks with latch, Grade 8
2000EN 1677-2:2000 Components for Slings - Safety - Part 2: Forged Steel Lifting Hooks with Latch, Grade 8 (Incorporates Amendment A1: 2008)